Optoelectronic semiconductor component, optoelectronic arrangement and method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component

ABSTRACT

An optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises an optoelectronic semiconductor chip (C 1 ) having an electrically conductive substrate (T), an active part (AT) containing epitaxially grown layers, and an intermediate layer (ZS) which is arranged between the substrate (T) and the active part (AT) and contains a solder material. The optoelectronic semiconductor component further comprises an electrical connection point, which at least partially covers an underside of the substrate (T), wherein the electrical connection point comprises a first contact layer (KS 1 ) on a side facing the substrate (T), and the first contact layer (KS 1 ) contains aluminium or consists of aluminium.

An object to be achieved consists in providing an improved concept foran optoelectronic semiconductor component, which allows improvedadhesion of a rear-side contact together with good electricalcontacting.

An optoelectronic semiconductor component is provided. Theoptoelectronic semiconductor component can comprise e.g. aradiation-emitting and/or a radiation-detecting semiconductor component.For example, the optoelectronic semiconductor component can comprise alight-emitting diode and/or a photodiode.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises at leastone optoelectronic semiconductor chip. The optoelectronic semiconductorchip is e.g. an LED chip or a photodiode chip. In other words, theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip is provided for generating ordetecting electromagnetic radiation, e.g. light, during operation.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises anelectrically conductive carrier. The carrier is e.g. a carrier bodyother than a growth substrate. The carrier can be formed using e.g. asemiconductor material, preferably a doped semiconductor material, or ametal. Alternatively, the carrier can also be a growth substrate.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises an activepart, which contains epitaxially grown layers. The epitaxially grownlayers can comprise at least one active zone, in which theelectromagnetic radiation to be generated is generated or theelectromagnetic radiation to be detected is detected during operation ofthe optoelectronic semiconductor chip.

Between the carrier and the active part, a reflective layer canadditionally be arranged, which is formed using a reflective materialsuch as e.g. aluminum or silver.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the carrier is connected to the active part by means of awafer bonding method. In the wafer bonding method, a first wafer, whichcontains the carrier during a phase of the production method of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component, is mechanically and electricallyconnected to a second wafer, which contains the active part during aphase of the production method of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent. The wafer bonding method here is e.g. an eutectic bondingmethod by means of a eutectic alloy, a method of bonding by means ofisothermal solidification or an adhesive bonding method by means of anadhesive, in particular an electrically conductive adhesive.

The wafer bonding method can also be a direct bonding method, in whichthe first wafer is pressed on to the second wafer at an elevated processtemperature, wherein hydrogen bridge bonds and/or van der Waals bondscan be formed between the first and second wafers, leading to themechanical and electrical connection.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises anintermediate layer, which is arranged between the carrier and the activepart and contains a solder material. The purpose of this solder materialis e.g. an electrical contacting of the carrier to the active part.Furthermore, the purpose of the solder material is e.g. a mechanicalconnection of the carrier to the active part.

The solder material can correspond e.g. to the eutectic alloy if thecarrier is connected to the active part by means of a eutectic bondingmethod. If the carrier is connected to the active part by a method ofbonding by means of isothermal solidification, the solder material cancorrespond e.g. to the alloy used for this purpose. The solder materialcan be formed using e.g. a metal or a metal alloy. In particular, thesolder material can contain or consist of a gold-tin alloy or anickel-tin alloy. Alternatively or in addition, the solder material cancontain or consist of indium or an indium alloy.

Alternatively, the solder material can be replaced e.g. by the adhesiveif the carrier is connected to the active part by means of an adhesivebonding method.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises anelectrical connection point, which at least partly covers the undersideof the carrier. The electrical connection point is located on anexternal side of the optoelectronic semiconductor component and can thusbe accessed and bonded externally. The electrical connection point isformed using an electrically conductive material and is electricallyconnected to an n-side or a p-side of the optoelectronic semiconductorchip. During operation of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, thiscan then be bonded via the electrical connection point on the n- orp-side.

“At least partly covered” means here and below that the coverage canalso be complete.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the electrical connection point comprises a first contactlayer on a side facing towards the carrier. The first contact layer inthis case borders the carrier. In particular, the first contact layercan border the carrier directly, so that no further layer is locatedbetween the carrier and the first contact layer. The first contact layeris selected such that it adheres particularly well to the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip. Furthermore, it is selected such that it remainschemically and mechanically stable even at elevated temperatures, suchas those occurring e.g. during a soldering process, so that noliquefaction of the first contact layer takes place and no solidsdiffusion processes of material from the first contact layer into theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip take place, or they take place onlywithin the limits of production tolerance.

The first contact layer here can partly or completely cover theunderside of the carrier. For example, the first contact layer can coverat least 80%, for example at least 95%, of the area of the underside ofthe carrier.

The first contact layer can furthermore be formed to reflectelectromagnetic radiation to be generated or detected in theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip, so that the optical efficiency of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component can also be increased as a resultof the first contact layer.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer contains aluminum or the firstcontact layer consists of aluminum. Preferably, the contact layer isfree from platinum and/or gold. The use of aluminum has provedparticularly advantageous e.g. in terms of adhesion of the contact layeron the carrier. At the same time, the use of aluminum permits a goodrear ohmic electrical contact of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises anoptoelectronic semiconductor chip with an electrically conductivecarrier, an active part, which contains epitaxially grown layers, and anintermediate layer, which is arranged between the carrier and the activepart and which contains a solder material. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component furthermore comprises an electrical connectionpoint, which at least partly covers the underside of the carrier,wherein the electrical connection point comprises a first contact layeron a side facing towards the carrier and the first contact layercontains or consists of aluminum.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises a moldedbody, which comprises or is formed using an electrically insulatingmaterial and which at least partly surrounds the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip laterally.

In particular, it is possible but not necessary in this case that theoptoelectronic semiconductor component is a so-called “semiconductorchip in a frame” component. A component of this type is described, in adifferent context, e.g. in the document DE 10 2012 215 524 Al, therelevant disclosure content of which is incorporated herein byreference. In particular a “semiconductor chip in a frame” componentcomprises a molded body, which can be formed using e.g. a siliconeand/or epoxy resin.

The electrical connection point in this case at least partly covers theunderside of the molded body and the first contact layer borders theunderside of the molded body; in particular, the first contact layerdirectly borders the underside of the molded body.

The optoelectronic semiconductor chip is e.g. completely surroundedlaterally by the molded body. In other words, the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip can indirectly or directly border the molded body ina lateral direction. The lateral directions here are those directionsrunning parallel to a main extension plane of the optoelectronicsemiconductor component. The lateral directions run perpendicular to avertical direction, the vertical direction running e.g. parallel orsubstantially parallel to the stack direction of the layers of theelectrical connection point.

In particular, it is possible that the electrical connection pointcompletely covers the underside of the molded body. In this case, heatdissipation via the electrical connection point is particularly good andadhesion between the molded body and the electrical connection point isparticularly robust. In addition, the electrical connection point inthis case also represents a particularly good adhesive for connectingmolded body and semiconductor chip. In other words, the electricalconnection point, which extends without interruption both on theunderside of the semiconductor chip and on the underside of the moldedbody, can impede or prevent a detachment of the molded body from thesemiconductor chip.

The molded body can comprise a matrix material, which is formed using aplastic such as silicone, epoxy or a silicone-epoxy hybrid material.Reflective and/or absorbing and/or scattering particles can beintroduced into the matrix material, which reflect, absorb or scatteroccurring electromagnetic radiation, in particular light. In this way,the molded body can be formed to be colored and/or reflective and/orabsorbing. Alternatively or in addition, particles which contributetowards reducing the coefficient of thermal expansion of the molded bodycan be introduced into the matrix material. In particular, particlescomposed of silicon dioxide can be used for this purpose.

The molded body in this case can be flush or substantially flush withthe optoelectronic semiconductor chip at least on the underside of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip facing towards the electricalconnection point. Furthermore, it is possible that the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip and the molded body are flush or substantially flushwith one another on the top side facing away from the underside.Substantially flush here and below means that the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip projects beyond the molded body or the molded bodyprojects beyond the optoelectronic semiconductor chip only by a heightcorresponding to no more than 15% of the thickness of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip in a vertical direction.

The electrical connection point and the first contact layer can extendin lateral directions from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip to themolded body, at least in some areas, so that they cover the molded bodyon the underside thereof at least in some areas. It is possible in thiscase that the electrical connection point and the first contact layerextend without interruption from a region in which they cover theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip to a region in which they cover themolded body. In the region of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, theelectrical connection point and the first contact layer are mechanicallyand electrically connected to the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, andin the region of the molded body the electrical connection point and thefirst contact layer are mechanically connected to the molded body.

In particular, an electrical connection point and/or a first contactlayer, which is produced by a means of a PVD method, can extend intoregions in which the molded body is located. In this way, the electricalconnection point and the first contact layer can be configured to have aparticularly large area, allowing a more reliable connection of theelectrical connection point and the first contact layer to the remainingcomponents of the optoelectronic semiconductor component on the one handand to the target location to which the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent is affixed and connected on the other hand. Furthermore, aconfiguration of the electrical connection point and the first contactlayer such that the molded body is also partly covered by them cancontribute to improved heat dissipation during operation of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component.

In particular, the first contact layer of the electrical connectionpoint is selected here such that it also exhibits particularly goodadhesion to the material of the molded body. In this case, the use ofaluminum in the first contact layer, as described, proves particularlysuitable for achieving good adhesion to the molded body. This may beexplained e.g. by a high reactivity of aluminum with materials comprisedby the molded body, e.g. plastics materials, epoxies, fillers, silicondioxide-containing fillers, filled epoxies, other heterogeneous surfacesor other materials. The high reactivity may be explained e.g. by a highoxidizability of aluminum.

Because of an improved adhesion of the first contact layer to the moldedbody which is achieved in this way, it is possible, during production ofthe optoelectronic semiconductor component, for example to omit anadditional photo level for the selective contacting of only theunderside of the carrier and a further metallizing for contacting theunderside of the molded body. It is also possible for example to omit aseparate adhesive layer between the first contact layer and the carrier,the production of which would require e.g. an additional lithographicprocess.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer is partly in direct contact with thecarrier and/or the molded body. As a result of the direct contact of thefirst contact layer with the carrier and/or the molded body, themechanical adhesion between the electrical connection point and theremaining components of the optoelectronic semiconductor component isincreased.

In particular, it is possible that the first contact layer is in directcontact both with the optoelectronic semiconductor chip and with themolded body, such that the first contact layer directly borders bothcomponents and extends in lateral directions from the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip to the molded body. It is particularly advantageousin this case if the molded body and the optoelectronic semiconductorchip are flush or substantially flush with one another on the undersideof the optoelectronic semiconductor chip which faces towards theelectrical connection point.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the carrier contains silicon or germanium or consists ofsilicon or germanium. In such embodiments, the use of a first contactlayer containing or consisting of aluminum is particularly advantageous.

On the one hand, aluminum forms a good ohmic electrical contact onsilicon and on germanium. Furthermore, aluminum does not form anymetallurgical phases with silicon or germanium, in contrast to e.g.platinum with silicon or germanium. This leads to low reactivity andtherefore to high stability of an interface between the carrier and thefirst contact layer. Furthermore, aluminum forms a particularly goodohmic contact on silicon, for example on relatively highly doped, inparticular p-doped, silicon. Under certain process conditions, forexample, this can bring advantages over a contact layer which containsplatinum or is formed using platinum.

In addition, a solution of silicon or germanium in aluminum occurs onlyat temperatures in the order of magnitude of ˜500° C. Such a solution ofsilicon or germanium in aluminum can cause hollow regions in thematerial of the carrier, in which metallic aluminum can subsequentlyaccumulate (so-called spiking). If this accumulated aluminum penetratesa p-n junction of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, this leads to ashort circuit of the p-n junction. Optoelectronic semiconductorcomponents are not generally exposed to such high temperatures duringtheir production and further processing and use, particularly if theoptoelectronic semiconductor component is a “semiconductor chip in aframe” component.

Furthermore, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip and/or theintermediate layer can comprise an intermediate barrier layer, which isarranged between the carrier and the active part and can, for example,prevent penetration of accumulated aluminum into the active part, inparticular into the p-n junction, even in the event of spikingoccurring. The intermediate barrier layer can be formed e.g. by a solderbarrier layer, which is intended to prevent components of the soldermaterial of the intermediate layer from being able to penetrate into theactive part.

In alternative embodiments of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the carrier consists of a semiconductor material other thansilicon or germanium, e.g. a III/V semiconductor material such asgallium arsenide or gallium nitride, a II/VI semiconductor material orsilicon carbide.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the carrier has a thickness, in particular a thickness in thevertical direction, of at least 50 μm.

In such embodiments, the probability of the penetration of accumulatedaluminum into the active part if spiking occurs is further reduced bythe relatively high thickness of the carrier of at least 50 μm.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer has a thickness, in particular athickness in the vertical direction, of between 20 nm and 5 μm.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer has a thickness, in particular athickness in the vertical direction, in a range of 100 nm to 200 nm.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer has a thickness, in particular athickness in the vertical direction, of at least 450 nm.

In these embodiments, an increased lateral current conductivity of thefirst contact layer can be achieved. This can be advantageousparticularly in embodiments in which the first contact layer is used foran internal rewiring in the optoelectronic semiconductor component. Arewiring of this type can be implemented for example between variouslevels in a “semiconductor chip in a frame” component. The rewiring canalso be used for contacting the optoelectronic semiconductor chip withcontacts of the optoelectronic semiconductor component. In this case,the contacts can be arranged with a lateral displacement in relation tothe optoelectronic semiconductor chip and can be used for an externalcontacting of the optoelectronic semiconductor component.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer has a thickness, in particular athickness in the vertical direction, of between 450 nm and 5 μm, inparticular between 450 nm and 1 μm.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first contact layer contains an aluminum alloy. Inparticular, the first contact layer can contain silicon. For example,silicon-containing aluminum alloys with a silicon content of 0.1% to50%, preferably of 1% to 20%, have proved suitable here. Alternatively,aluminum-silicon alloys with a different silicon content can also beused. The first contact layer can contain e.g. copper in addition to oras an alternative to the silicon. For example, copper-containingaluminum alloys with a copper content of 0.5% to 15%, preferably of 0.5%to 8%, have proved suitable here.

A silicon-containing aluminum alloy is particularly advantageous forcases where the carrier of the semiconductor chip is formed usinggermanium or silicon. Surprisingly, it has been found that a contactlayer which is formed using a silicon-containing aluminum alloy adheresparticularly well to such carriers.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises a firstfurther semiconductor chip.

The first further semiconductor chip in this case can be in the form ofa further optoelectronic semiconductor chip. For example, theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip and the further optoelectronicsemiconductor chip can generate and/or detect electromagnetic radiationin the same or in a different range of the spectrum during operation.Alternatively, the first further semiconductor chip can be in the formof a through-connection or a protection diode.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the molded body at least partly surrounds the first furthersemiconductor chip laterally. In other words, in a lateral direction,the first further semiconductor chip can border the molded bodyindirectly or directly.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises afurther electrical connection point, which at least partly covers theunderside of the first further semiconductor chip and at least partlycovers the underside of the molded body. The further electricalconnection point is located on an external side of the optoelectronicsemiconductor component and can thus be accessed and contactedexternally. The further electrical connection point is formed using anelectrically conductive material and is electrically connected to thefirst further semiconductor chip.

The molded body in this case can be flush or substantially flush withthe first further semiconductor chip at least on the underside of thefirst further semiconductor chip facing towards the further electricalconnection point. Furthermore, it is possible that the first furthersemiconductor chip and the molded body are flush or substantially flushwith one another on the top side facing away from the underside.

The electrical connection point and the further electrical connectionpoint are arranged e.g. at a distance from one another on the undersideof the optoelectronic semiconductor component in lateral directions, sothat the optoelectronic semiconductor component can be surface mountedvia these two electrical connection points.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the further electrical connection point comprises a secondcontact layer on a side facing towards the first further semiconductorchip and the molded body.

The further electrical connection point and the second contact layer canextend in lateral directions from the first further semiconductor chipto the molded body, at least in some areas, so that they cover themolded body on the underside thereof in some areas. It is possible inthis case that the further electrical connection point and the secondcontact layer extend without interruption from a region in which theycover the first further semiconductor chip to a region in which theycover the molded body. In the region of the first further semiconductorchip, the further electrical connection point and the second contactlayer are mechanically and electrically connected to the first furthersemiconductor chip; in the region of the molded body, the furtherelectrical connection point and the second contact layer aremechanically connected to the molded body.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the second contact layer contains or consists of aluminum.

The second contact layer in this case can be in a similar or identicalform to the first contact layer. The first and second contact layers canconsist of the same material. In particular, the first and secondcontact layers can be produced together by the same method and in thesame process steps.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the second contact layer is partly in direct contact with thefirst further semiconductor chip and/or the molded body. As a result ofthe direct contact of the second contact layer with the first furthersemiconductor chip and/or the molded body, the mechanical adhesionbetween the further electrical connection point and the remainingcomponents of the optoelectronic semiconductor component is increased.

In particular, it is possible that the second contact layer is in directcontact both with the first further semiconductor chip and with themolded body, such that the second contact layer directly borders bothcomponents and extends in lateral directions from the first furthersemiconductor chip to the molded body. In this case, it is particularlyadvantageous if the molded body and the first further semiconductor chipare flush or substantially flush with one another on the underside ofthe first further semiconductor chip which faces towards the furtherelectrical connection point.

A component of the first further semiconductor chip with which thesecond contact layer is in direct contact can contain e.g. silicon orgermanium or can consist of one of these materials.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first further semiconductor chip is in the form of athrough-connection, which extends through the molded body in some areas.The through-connection is electrically-conductively connected to theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip. In particular, the through-connectioncan be connected thereto on a side of the optoelectronic semiconductorchip facing away from the electrical connection point. If the electricalconnection point is connected to the n-side of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip, the through-connection can be connected e.g. to thep-side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip and vice versa. Duringoperation of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, this can becontacted on the n- and p-side through the electrical connection pointand, by means of the through-connection, through the further electricalconnection point.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first further semiconductor chip is in the form of aprotection diode and is connected in antiparallel with theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip. Connection in antiparallel here meansthat an n-side of the first further semiconductor chip is connected tothe p-side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip and a p-side of thefirst further semiconductor chip is connected to the n-side of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip. In particular, the further electricalconnection point can be connected to the n-side of the first furthersemiconductor chip if the electrical connection point is connected tothe p-side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip. Alternatively, thefurther electrical connection point can be connected to the p-side ofthe first further semiconductor chip if the electrical connection pointis connected to the n-side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises a secondfurther semiconductor chip, wherein the molded body at least partlysurrounds the second further semiconductor chip laterally, theelectrical connection point at least partly covers the underside of thesecond further semiconductor chip and the first contact layer borders,e.g. directly borders, the underside of the second further semiconductorchip.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the first further semiconductor chip is in the form of athrough-connection, which extends through the molded body in some areas,and the second further semiconductor chip is in the form of a protectiondiode and is connected in antiparallel with the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the electrical connection point comprises at least onebarrier layer, which is arranged on a side of the first contact layerfacing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip.

The barrier layer is formed using materials which are selected such thatthey react with the adjacent layers, i.e. for example the first contactlayer, substantially only to form an adhesive bond and otherwise nochemical reaction takes place, particularly with the materials of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip. The barrier layer can consist of atleast one of the following materials, or can contain at least one of thematerials: titanium, tungsten, titanium-tungsten, titanium nitride,titanium-tungsten nitride, tungsten nitride.

The electrical connection point can comprise multiple barrier layers,which can be formed using the same or different materials. Between thebarrier layers, further layers can be introduced, which are formed usinganother material that can prevent consistent defects in the stack ofbarrier layers, so that the stack of barrier layers is particularlyimpervious.

The at least one barrier layer here is selected such that it does notundergo, or barely undergoes, any chemical reactions with a connectingmaterial by which the optoelectronic semiconductor component is affixedand electrically contacted at its intended location and inhibits orprevents diffusion of connecting material in the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the electrical connection point comprises a protective layer,which is arranged on a side of the at least one barrier layer facingaway from the contact layer. The protective layer is a terminatinglayer, which terminates the electrical connection point externally onits side facing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip. Inother words, the protective layer forms an external surface of theelectrical connection point, at least in some areas. The protectivelayer thus acts as a connection layer having a connecting material, withwhich the optoelectronic semiconductor component is affixed andelectrically connected at its intended location. In particular, theprotective layer can act as an adhesive solder layer.

The protective layer can be selected in terms of its material such thatit reacts with an adjacent layer of the electrical connection point, sothat particularly good adhesion is obtained with this layer and it isstable with respect to degradation processes, facilitating storage ofthe optoelectronic semiconductor component before it is affixed at itsintended location. For this purpose, for example, the protective layercan be formed using gold or can consist of gold. However, the reactionof the protective layer with an adjacent layer does not, in this case,result in material of the adjacent layer being able to diffuse throughthe protective layer. In particular, before the optoelectronicsemiconductor component is affixed at its intended location, such apenetration of the protective layer by the material of adjacent layersdoes not occur, or occurs only to a negligible degree.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the protective layer is formed in such a way that the firstcontact layer is completely overmolded by the protective layer and is inparticular laterally overmolded by the protective layer.

In corresponding embodiments of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the further electrical connection point can also comprise acorresponding barrier layer, which is arranged on a side of the secondcontact layer facing away from the first further semiconductor chip.

In corresponding embodiments of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the further electrical connection point can also comprise acorresponding protective layer, which is arranged on sides of thecorresponding barrier layer facing away from the second contact layer.

According to at least one embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, the electrical connection point comprises a third contactlayer, which is arranged on a side of the first contact layer facingaway from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip. The third contact layerin this case is produced by means of electroless deposition and thefirst contact layer acts as a seed layer for the electroless deposition.

In particular in embodiments of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent in which the electrical connection point does not comprise abarrier layer, the electrical connection point can comprise the thirdcontact layer.

The third contact layer can lead e.g. to further increased mechanicalstability of the optoelectronic semiconductor component. For thispurpose, the third contact layer can be formed to be appropriatelythick. In addition or alternatively, the third contact layer can alsocontribute to further improved electrical conductivity of the electricalconnection point.

If the first contact layer is used as a seed layer for electrolessdeposition, the first contact layer can, for example, be patterned forthis purpose before the electroless deposition. For example, alithographic process followed by an etching process can be used for thispurpose. Alternatively, the first contact layer can be patterned bymeans of a lift-off method.

An optoelectronic arrangement is further provided. The optoelectronicarrangement comprises at least one optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to the improved concept. In other words, allfeatures described for the optoelectronic semiconductor component arealso described for the optoelectronic arrangement and vice versa. Theoptoelectronic arrangement further comprises a connection carrier, whichis e.g. a printed circuit board. The at least one optoelectronicsemiconductor component is mechanically affixed on and electricallyconnected to the at least one connection carrier, for which purpose aconnecting material is arranged between the connection carrier and theoptoelectronic semiconductor component, the connecting material being indirect contact with the electrical connection point and optionally thefurther electrical connection point. The connecting material is e.g. asolder material, such as for example a solder paste.

In addition, a method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent is provided.

According to at least one embodiment of the method, an electricallyconductive carrier and an active part of an optoelectronic semiconductorchip are provided.

According to at least one embodiment of the method, the carrier isconnected to the active part by means of a wafer bonding method.

According to at least one embodiment of the method, a first contactlayer is applied on the underside of the carrier, wherein the firstcontact layer at least partly covers the underside of the carrier andthe first contact layer contains or consists of aluminum.

According to at least one embodiment of the method, the application ofthe first contact layer comprises physical vapor deposition. Inparticular, the first contact layer can be applied exclusively by meansof physical vapor deposition.

All methods of physical vapor deposition are suitable here, inparticular thermal evaporation, electron beam vapor deposition, pulsedlaser deposition, electric arc evaporation, sputtering, cathodesputtering and ion plating.

According to at least one embodiment of the method, the method comprisesa process for oxide removal before the first contact layer is applied.Oxides on the underside of the carrier are removed here in order toachieve e.g. a hydrophobic surface. The oxide removal process cancomprise e.g. a wet chemical process and/or a plasma cleaning process.

Further embodiments of the method can be taken directly andunambiguously from the various embodiments of the optoelectronicsemiconductor component and vice versa. By means of the method, forexample, an optoelectronic semiconductor component as described here canbe produced. All features disclosed for the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent are therefore also disclosed for the method and vice versa.

The improved concept is described in more detail below with the aid ofexemplary embodiments and associated figures. Identical components orcomponents having the same effect may be indicated with the samereference characters and may be explained only in relation to the figurein which they first appear. Their description will not necessarily berepeated in the subsequent figures.

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FIG. 1 shows a cross-section through an exemplary embodiment of anoptoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improvedconcept;

FIG. 2 shows a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment ofan optoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improvedconcept;

FIG. 3 shows a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment ofan optoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improvedconcept;

FIG. 4 shows a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment ofan optoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improvedconcept;

FIG. 5 shows a cross-section through an exemplary embodiment of anoptoelectronic arrangement according to the improved concept;

FIG. 6 shows a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment ofan optoelectronic arrangement according to the improved concept;

FIG. 7 shows a further exemplary embodiment of an optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to the improved concept; and

FIG. 8 shows a further exemplary embodiment of an optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to the improved concept.

FIG. 1 shows a cross-section through an optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to the improved concept. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component comprises an optoelectronic semiconductor chipC1 and an electrical connection point. In the example of FIG. 1, theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip comprises a carrier T, which iselectrically conductive. The carrier T here is formed using e.g. siliconor germanium. The carrier T has a thickness of e.g. at least 50 μm. Theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 furthermore comprises an activepart AT, which contains epitaxially grown layers. The active part AThere is arranged above the carrier T in a vertical direction.

The optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 furthermore comprises anintermediate layer ZS, which is arranged between the carrier T and theactive part AT. The intermediate layer ZS comprises for example a soldermaterial, e.g. an alloy, a eutectic alloy, an alloy for isothermalsolidification or a conductive adhesive. The carrier T and the activepart AT are connected to one another e.g. by means of a wafer bondingmethod, e.g. by means of a eutectic or an adhesive wafer bonding method,through the intermediate layer ZS.

The electrical connection point in the example shown comprises a firstcontact layer KS1, which for example completely covers the underside ofthe carrier T. In alternative embodiments, the first contact layer KS1only partly covers the underside of the carrier T. The first contactlayer KS1 contains e.g. aluminum or is formed using aluminum. The firstcontact layer KS1 has e.g. a thickness of between 20 nm and 5 μm, e.g.between 100 nm and 200 nm, for example 200 nm or approximately 200 nm.

To form an optoelectronic arrangement according to the improved concept,the optoelectronic semiconductor component shown can be affixed e.g. ona connection carrier P (not shown in FIG. 1). The connection carrier Pcan be e.g. a printed circuit board. To mount the optoelectronicsemiconductor component on the connection carrier P, e.g. connectingmaterial, for example a solder paste, can connect the first contactlayer KS1 to the connection carrier P.

In FIG. 2, a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment of anoptoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improved conceptis shown, which is based on the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 1.

In addition to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the electricalconnection point in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 2 furthermorecomprises a barrier layer BS, which is arranged on a side of the firstcontact layer KS1 facing away from the carrier T and borders this.Furthermore, the electrical connection point comprises a protectivelayer HS, which is arranged on a side of the barrier layer BS1 facingaway from the first contact layer KS1 and borders this. The barrierlayer here is formed e.g. using titanium, tungsten, titanium-tungsten,titanium nitride, titanium-tungsten nitride or tungsten nitride. Theprotective layer HS is formed, for example, using gold or consists ofgold.

The protective layer HS here acts e.g. as an adhesive solder layer forconnecting the optoelectronic semiconductor component to the connectioncarrier P (not shown in FIG. 2), e.g. by means of a solder paste.

In the example shown, the barrier layer BS completely covers the side ofthe first contact layer KS1 facing away from the carrier T. Furthermore,the protective layer HS completely covers the side of the barrier layerBS facing away from the first contact layer KS1.

In alternative embodiments, the protective layer HS, in contrast to theexample shown in FIG. 2, also completely surrounds the barrier layer BSand the first contact layer KS1 laterally.

FIG. 3 shows a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment ofthe optoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improvedconcept.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component shown comprises anoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1, as described in relation to FIGS.1 and 2. Furthermore, the optoelectronic semiconductor componentcomprises a molded body FK, which comprises an electrically insulatingmaterial and which at least partly surrounds the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 laterally. In the example shown, the molded bodyFK surrounds the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 only on one side,namely the right-hand side. In alternative embodiments, however, themolded body FK can also surround the optoelectronic semiconductor chipC1 on the left-hand side; in particular, the molded body FK can alsocompletely surround the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 laterally.

In the exemplary embodiment shown, the top side of the molded body FKand the top side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 are flushor substantially flush with one another. In addition, the underside ofthe molded body FK and the underside of the optoelectronic semiconductorchip C1 are flush or substantially flush with one another.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component additionally comprises anelectrical connection point which, in the example shown, comprises afirst contact layer KS1. In the example of FIG. 3, the first contactlayer KS1 completely covers the underside of the carrier T and partlycovers the underside of the molded body FK. In particular, the firstcontact layer KS1 extends without interruption from a region where itcovers the carrier T into a region in which it partly covers the moldedbody FK. The first contact layer KS1 has e.g. a thickness of between 20nm and 5 μm, e.g. between 100 nm and 200 nm, for example 200 nm.

In alternative embodiments, however, the first contact layer KS1 mayalso completely cover the molded body FK on the underside thereof and/ormay only partly cover the carrier T.

As in the figures described above, the first contact layer KS1 in theexample shown contains or consists of aluminum.

Through the use of aluminum in the first contact layer KS1, particularlygood adhesion of the first contact layer KS1, both on the carrier T andon the molded body FK, is ensured. Furthermore, a particularly goodelectrical contact between the carrier T and the first contact layer KS1is ensured.

As described in relation to FIG. 1, the first contact layer KS1 can beused for affixing the optoelectronic semiconductor component on aconnection carrier P (not shown in FIG. 3), e.g. a printed circuitboard, e.g. by means of a solder paste, and for electrically connectingit thereto.

In FIG. 4, a cross-section through a further exemplary embodiment of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component according to the improved conceptis shown, which is based on the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 3.

In addition to the exemplary embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the electricalconnection point comprises a barrier layer BS and a protective layer HS.In relation to the barrier layer BS and the protective layer HS, thestatements made regarding the description of the exemplary embodimentsfrom FIG. 2 apply mutatis mutandis.

In FIG. 5, a cross-section through an optoelectronic arrangementaccording to the improved concept is shown.

The optoelectronic arrangement comprises an optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent, as shown in FIG. 4. For reasons of clarity, the active partAT, the intermediate layer ZS and the carrier T of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 are not shown explicitly. Furthermore, theoptoelectronic arrangement comprises a connection carrier P, which isformed e.g. by a printed circuit board. The optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent is connected to the connection carrier P by means of aconnecting material L. The connecting material L here can be e.g. asolder material, in particular a solder paste.

FIG. 6 shows a cross-section through a further embodiment of theoptoelectronic arrangement according to the improved concept.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises an optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1, which can be formed as described in relation tothe preceding figures. Furthermore, the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent comprises a first further semiconductor chip C2, which isarranged at a distance laterally from the optoelectronic semiconductorchip C1; to the left in the example shown. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component additionally comprises a molded body FK, whichcompletely surrounds the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and thefirst further semiconductor chip C2 laterally. In the example shown, thetop side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1, the top side ofthe molded body FK and the top side of the first further semiconductorchip C2 are flush or substantially flush with one another. Similarly,the underside of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1, the undersideof the molded body FK and the underside of the first furthersemiconductor chip C2 are flush or substantially flush with one another.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component furthermore comprises anelectrical connection point and a further electrical connection point.The electrical connection point in the example shown comprises a firstcontact layer KS1, while the further electrical connection pointcomprises a second contact layer KS2. The first contact layer KS1 is, asdescribed in the preceding figures, arranged such that it completelycovers the underside of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 andpartly covers the underside of the molded body FK. The first contactlayer KS1 contains aluminum, for example, or is in the form of analuminum layer.

Similarly, the second contact layer KS2 is arranged such that itdirectly borders the underside of the further semiconductor chip C2 andcompletely covers this. In alternative embodiments, the second contactlayer KS2 may also only partly cover the underside of the furthersemiconductor chip C2. In addition, the second contact layer KS2directly borders the underside of the molded body FK and partly coversthis. The second contact layer KS2 here contains aluminum, for example,or is in the form of an aluminum layer. The first and second contactlayers KS1, KS2 are produced and patterned in with the same processsteps, for example. These process steps can comprise e.g. a PVD methodof metallizing followed by a lithographic process and an etchingprocess. Alternatively, the process steps can also comprise a lift-offmethod.

In the example shown, three parts of the molded body FK can be seen,which appear separate from one another because of the cross-sectionalview. In an actual spatial arrangement, however, the molded body FK isformed e.g. continuously, so that the three parts of the molded body FKshown are in reality continuous, as shown e.g. in FIG. 7.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component additionally comprises afirst contact K1, which borders a side of the first contact layer KS1facing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and the moldedbody FK and partly covers this. The optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent furthermore comprises a second contact K2, which borders aside of the second contact layer KS2 facing away from the furthersemiconductor chip C2 and the molded body FK and partly covers this. Thefirst and second contacts K1, K2 here are conductive. For example, thefirst and/or second contact K1, K2 can be formed using a metal, an alloyor a semiconductor material, such as e.g. silicon.

Furthermore, the optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises adielectric material DE, which borders the side of the first contactlayer KS1 facing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 andthe molded body FK, the side of the second contact layer KS2 facing awayfrom the first further semiconductor chip C2 and the molded body FK andthe underside of the molded body FK and partly covers these.Furthermore, the dielectric material DE completely surrounds the firstcontact K1 and the second contact K2 laterally. The dielectric materialDE is formed using an electrically insulating material.

In the example shown, the dielectric material DE also completelysurrounds the first contact layer KS1 and the second contact layer KS2laterally. The underside of the dielectric material DE is flush orsubstantially flush with the first contact K1 and the second contact K2in the example shown. As described above for the molded body FK, threeparts of the dielectric material DE are shown in FIG. 6. In an actualspatial arrangement of the optoelectronic semiconductor component,however, the three parts of the dielectric material DE are connected toone another, for example.

Besides the optoelectronic semiconductor component, the optoelectronicarrangement also comprises a connection carrier P, which can be in theform of a printed circuit board. Furthermore, the optoelectronicarrangement comprises a connecting material L, e.g. a solder paste. Theconnecting material L is used for the electrical contacting of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component with the connection carrier Pthrough the contacts K1 and K2. In addition, the optoelectronicsemiconductor component is mechanically connected to the connectioncarrier P through the connecting materials L.

The first contact K1 here is arranged with a lateral displacement inrelation to the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and the secondcontact K2 is accordingly arranged with a lateral displacement inrelation to the first further semiconductor chip C2. This permits anincreased distance between contact surfaces of the connection carrier P,on which the connecting material L is arranged for the contacting of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component. This can be advantageousparticularly in terms of the most compact possible arrangement of thesemiconductor chips C1, C2 within the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent.

As already mentioned, the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 can be inthe form of e.g. a light-emitting diode. The further semiconductor chipC2 can be in the form of e.g. a through-connection, which extendscompletely through the molded body. To this end, the furthersemiconductor chip C2 is formed using e.g. a metal, an alloy, e.g. analuminum-silicon alloy, or a semiconductor material, for example siliconor germanium. On the top side of the further semiconductor chip C2, thiscan be electrically connected e.g. to the top side of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 through an upper contact layer OKS (not shown inFIG. 6, cf. for example FIG. 7). In this way, the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 can be effectively bonded through the connectioncarrier P without there having to be e.g. a direct electrical connectionof the top side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 to theconnection carrier P.

In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 6, the first and second contactlayers KS1, KS2 each have a thickness in a vertical direction of e.g.between 20 nm and 5 μm. The thickness is preferably greater than 450 nm,e.g. equal to 500 nm or greater than 500 nm. Through the use of theserelatively thick aluminum layers or aluminum-containing layers to formthe contact layers KS1, KS2, e.g. an increased lateral electricalconductivity of the contact layers KS1, KS2 is achieved. This provesparticularly advantageous for the electrical contacting of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and the first further semiconductorchip C2 through the contacts K1, K2 and the contact layers KS1, KS2.Particularly because of the laterally displaced arrangement of thecontacts K1, K2 in relation to the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1and the first further semiconductor chip C2 respectively, such anincreased lateral conductivity of the contact layers KS1, KS2 isadvantageous or necessary.

It is pointed out that, for reasons of clarity, e.g. only part of theoptoelectronic semiconductor component or the optoelectronic arrangementmay be depicted in FIGS. 3 to 6. In FIGS. 3 to 5 in particular, theoptoelectronic semiconductor component or the optoelectronic arrangementcan also extend further to the left of the optoelectronic semiconductorchip C1. For example, the molded body FK can also border theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 on the left-hand side. The sameapplies mutatis mutandis to the optoelectronic arrangement from FIG. 6.

In FIG. 7, a further embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to the improved concept is shown. In the left-handpart of FIG. 7, a top view of the optoelectronic semiconductor componentis shown and in the right-hand part of FIG. 7, a view of the undersideof the optoelectronic semiconductor component is shown.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component comprises an optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 with a contact surface KF on the top side of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1, a first further semiconductor chipC2, which is arranged with a lateral displacement in relation to theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1, and a molded body FK, whichcompletely surrounds the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and thefirst further semiconductor chip C2 laterally. The optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1, the first further semiconductor chip C2 and/orthe molded body FK can, for example, be in the form as described inrelation to the embodiments from FIGS. 1 to 6. In particular, the firstfurther semiconductor chip C2 can be in the form of athrough-connection, as described in relation to FIG. 6.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component furthermore comprises anelectrical connection point with a first contact layer KS1 which, forexample, completely covers the underside of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 and a further electrical connection point with asecond contact layer KS2, which, for example, completely covers theunderside of the first further semiconductor chip C2. In addition, theoptoelectronic semiconductor component comprises an upper contact layerOKS which, for example, completely covers the top side of the firstfurther semiconductor chip C2 and, for example, partly covers thecontact surface KF.

The optoelectronic semiconductor component from FIG. 7 can have across-section e.g. as shown in FIG. 6. In particular, the cross-sectionfrom FIG. 6 can correspond to a cross-section along the dashed linesshown in FIG. 7. A dielectric material DE and contacts K1, K2, which mayoptionally be comprised by the optoelectronic semiconductor component,are not shown in FIG. 7 for reasons of clarity.

The first and second contact layers KS1, KS2 are used e.g. for theelectrical and/or mechanical contacting of the semiconductor chips C1,C2 to a connection carrier P, as shown in FIG. 6 (connection carrier Pnot shown in FIG. 7). The upper contact layer OKS is used e.g. for theelectrical contacting of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 withthe first further semiconductor chip C2.

In FIG. 8, a further embodiment of the optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to the improved concept is shown, which is based onthe embodiment shown in FIG. 7. In the left-hand part of FIG. 8, a topview of the optoelectronic semiconductor component is shown and in theright-hand part of FIG. 8, a view of the underside of the optoelectronicsemiconductor component is shown.

In addition to the embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the optoelectronicsemiconductor component from FIG. 8 comprises a second furthersemiconductor chip C3, which is arranged with a lateral displacement inrelation to the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and the firstfurther semiconductor chip C2. The molded body FK for example completelysurrounds the second further semiconductor chip C3 laterally. The firstcontact layer KS1 for example completely covers the underside of thesecond further semiconductor chip C3. The upper contact layer OKS forexample completely covers the top side of the second furthersemiconductor chip C3.

The first further semiconductor chip C2 is in the form of e.g. athrough-connection, as described in FIG. 6. The second furthersemiconductor chip C3 is in the form of e.g. a protection diode. Bymeans of the first contact layer KS1, e.g. an n-side of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and a p-side of the second furthersemiconductor chip C3 are electrically connected to one another.Accordingly, by means of the upper contact layer OKS, a p-side of theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip C1 and an n-side of the second furthersemiconductor chip C3 can then be electrically connected to one another.

Alternatively, the p-side of the optoelectronic semiconductor chip C1and the n-side of the second further semiconductor chip C3 can also beelectrically connected to one another by means of the first contactlayer KS1. Accordingly, the n-side of the optoelectronic semiconductorchip C1 and the p-side of the second further semiconductor chip C3 canthen be electrically connected to one another by means of the uppercontact layer OKS.

Both variants lead to an antiparallel connection of the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip C1 and the second further semiconductor chip C3.

It is pointed out that the measurements, dimensions and distances of theparts of the optoelectronic semiconductor component or theoptoelectronic arrangement shown in FIGS. 1 to 8 are not necessarilydepicted to scale. In particular, these measurements, dimensions anddistances can also be represented differently [in] different figures,for example.

The description with the aid of the exemplary embodiments does not limitthe invention thereto. Rather, the invention comprises any new featureand any combination of features, which in particular includes anycombination of features in the patent claims, even if this feature orthis combination is not itself explicitly stated in the patent claims orexemplary embodiments.

The priority of the German patent application DE 102015108056.7 isclaimed, the disclosure content of which is hereby incorporated byreference.

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-   C1 Optoelectronic semiconductor chip-   AT Active part-   T Carrier-   ZS Intermediate layer-   KS1, KS2 Contact layers-   BS Barrier layer-   HS Protective layer-   FK Molded body-   L Connecting material-   P Connection carrier-   C2, C3 Further semiconductor chips-   K1, K2 Contacts-   DE Dielectric material-   KF Contact surface-   OKS Upper contact layer

1. An optoelectronic semiconductor component with an optoelectronicsemiconductor chip comprising an electrically conductive carrier, anactive part, which contains epitaxially grown layers, and anintermediate layer, which is arranged between the carrier and the activepart and contains a solder material, and an electrical connection point,which at least partly covers an underside of the carrier, wherein theelectrical connection point comprises a first contact layer on a sidefacing towards the carrier, and the first contact layer contains orconsists of aluminum.
 2. The optoelectronic semiconductor componentaccording to claim 1 with a molded body, which comprises an electricallyinsulating material and which at least partly surrounds theoptoelectronic semiconductor chip laterally, wherein the electricalconnection point at least partly, and in particular completely, coversan underside of the molded body, and the first contact layer borders theunderside of the molded body.
 3. The optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to claim 1, wherein the carrier contains silicon orgermanium or consists of silicon or germanium.
 4. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to claim 1, wherein the carrier has athickness of at least 50 μm.
 5. The optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to claim 1, wherein the first contact layer has athickness of between 20 nm and 5 μm.
 6. The optoelectronic semiconductorcomponent according to claim 1, wherein the first contact layer has athickness in a range of 100 nm to 200 nm.
 7. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to claim 1, wherein the first contactlayer has a thickness of at least 450 nm.
 8. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to claim 1, wherein the first contactlayer contains silicon.
 9. The optoelectronic semiconductor componentaccording to claim 2 with a first further semiconductor chip, whereinthe molded body at least partly surrounds the first furthersemiconductor chip laterally, and a further electrical connection point,which at least partly covers the underside of the first furthersemiconductor chip and at least partly covers the underside of themolded body, wherein the further electrical connection point comprises asecond contact layer on a side facing towards the first furthersemiconductor chip and the molded body, and the second contact layercontains aluminum or consists of aluminum.
 10. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to claim 9, wherein the first furthersemiconductor chip is in the form of a through-connection, which extendsthrough the molded body in some areas.
 11. The optoelectronicsemiconductor component according to claim 9, wherein the first furthersemiconductor chip is in the form of a protection diode and is connectedin antiparallel with the optoelectronic semiconductor chip.
 12. Theoptoelectronic semiconductor component according to claim 9 with asecond further semiconductor chip, wherein the molded body at leastpartly surrounds the second further semiconductor chip laterally, theelectrical connection point at least partly covers the underside of thesecond further semiconductor chip and the first contact layer borders anunderside of the second further semiconductor chip.
 13. Theoptoelectronic semiconductor component according to claim 12, whereinthe first further semiconductor chip is in the form of athrough-connection, which extends through the molded body in some areas,and the second further semiconductor chip is in the form of a protectiondiode and is connected in antiparallel with the optoelectronicsemiconductor chip.
 14. The optoelectronic semiconductor componentaccording to claim 1, wherein the electrical connection point comprisesat least one barrier layer, which is arranged on a side of the firstcontact layer facing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip,and the electrical connection point comprises a protective layer, whichis arranged on a side of the at least one barrier layer facing away fromthe first contact layer.
 15. The optoelectronic semiconductor componentaccording to claim 1, wherein the electrical connection point comprisesa third contact layer, which is arranged on a side of the first contactlayer facing away from the optoelectronic semiconductor chip, whereinthe third contact layer is produced by means of electroless deposition,and the first contact layer acts as a seed layer for the electrolessdeposition.
 16. An optoelectronic arrangement with a connection carrierand at least one optoelectronic semiconductor component according toclaim 1, wherein between the connection carrier and the optoelectronicsemiconductor component a connecting material is arranged, wherein theconnecting material is in direct contact with the electrical connectionpoint.
 17. A method for producing an optoelectronic component comprisingproviding an electrically conductive carrier and an active part of anoptoelectronic semiconductor chip; connecting the carrier to the activepart by means of a wafer bonding method; applying a first contact layeron an underside of the carrier, wherein the first contact layer at leastpartly covers the underside of the carrier, and the first contact layercontains aluminum or consists of aluminum.
 18. The method according toclaim 17, wherein the application of the first contact layer comprisesphysical vapor deposition.
 19. An optoelectronic semiconductor componentwith an optoelectronic semiconductor chip comprising an electricallyconductive carrier, an active part, which contains epitaxially grownlayers, and an intermediate layer, which is arranged between the carrierand the active part and contains a solder material, a molded body, whichcomprises an electrically insulating material and which at least partlysurrounds the optoelectronic semiconductor chip laterally and anelectrical connection point, which at least partly covers an undersideof the carrier, wherein the electrical connection point comprises afirst contact layer on a side facing towards the carrier, and the firstcontact layer contains or consists of aluminum, wherein the electricalconnection point at least partly covers an underside of the molded body,and the first contact layer borders the underside of the molded body.20. The optoelectronic semiconductor component according to claim 19,wherein the electrical connection point covers the entire underside ofthe molded body.